West Ham have been hit with a £120,000 fine by the Football Association following anti-gay chanting by their fans during a Premier League clash at Chelsea in February.
The incident took place during West Ham’s 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge on February 3 from a small section of away supporters.
The FA confirmed the punishment on Friday, revealing that an independent Regulatory Commission also imposed an action plan on the London club.
In a statement, the FA said: “It was alleged that the club failed to ensure its spectators and/or supporters (and anyone purporting to be supporters) did not behave in an improper, offensive, abusive, indecent or insulting way with either an express or implied reference to sexual orientation.”
West Ham admitted the charge of misconduct in relation to the chanting, which was deemed abusive, offensive, discriminatory, and anti-gay.
In response, the club issued a statement reiterating its zero-tolerance stance on such behaviour.
West Ham United can confirm that the Club has been sanctioned by The Football Association, following the conduct of supporters at the Premier League away fixture at Chelsea on Monday 3 February 2025.
— West Ham United (@WestHam) May 30, 2025
It read: “The club has a zero-tolerance policy towards discriminatory, abusive and insulting behaviour, and those identified will, in addition to any criminal charges they face, be issued with club bans.
The incident and subsequent fine highlight the ongoing efforts by football authorities to stamp out discrimination and ensure a more inclusive environment in the sport.
There have been multiple incidents throughout the 2024-25 campaign, particularly during games against Chelsea.
